Physiotherapy use of Paraffin Wax for Rheumat...

Physiotherapy use of Paraffin Wax for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Sudan

Author Name : Rawia Osman, Hassan Abdelnour, Amira Elaalem

ABSTRACT Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints. RA is one of major causes of the physical and functional abnormalities worldwide. Paraffin Wax (PW) bath therapy is an application of molten paraffin wax and mineral oil to parts of the body. PW produce thermal conductivity and helps in reducing pain and stiffness without drugs involvement. Purpose of the study: To explore the use of PW in management of rheumatoid arthritis among Sudanese physiotherapist. Methodology: The study conducted in Khartoum City, Sudan. Descriptive Cross- Sectional study with a sample of 49 physiotherapists used in the study. A questionnaire of 14 items was used for data collection. Statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 24 was used for data analysis. Ethical consideration been maintained. Results: The study showed that only 44.9% of participants said Paraffin Wax (PW) is used in the physiotherapy centres in Sudan, while the majority said it is not according to their experience.There are 59.2% of participants think that Paraffin Wax (PW) is one of the most important types of physiotherapy modalities and it is important to have in the physiotherapy centre.There were 61.2% of participants have used Paraffin Wax (PW) for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).